Process Safety Engineer - Lincoln, NE

Archer Daniels Midland Company; Newman; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental and social wellness

Paid time off

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland Company is seeking a Process Safety Engineer for the Lincoln, NE Oilseeds facilities. You will own the Total Process Safety program, drive compliance, and lead a diverse team from operations to leadership in transforming safety performance.

You will collaborate with the TPS Technology Team, conduct PHAs, lead incident investigations, and deliver TPS training across plant leadership. A strong background in PSM and cross‑functional project management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical/mechanical/agri) required.
• 2+ years process safety experience in chemical or agricultural processing.
• Strong knowledge of the 14 elements of PSM and risk reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the facility’s process safety program to implement and improve TPS.
• Coordinate process safety activities and lead the TPS Committee.
• Develop safety culture with risk reduction and incident prevention.
• Conduct PHAs and action plan follow-up with leadership and TPS team.
• Lead local TPS incident investigations and share safety alerts.
• Act as Process Safety Reviewer for MOC requests and support capital projects.
• Provide TPS training to plant leadership and engineers.

Skills

Process Safety

Leadership

PSM knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Agricultural)

Job description

Process Safety Engineer- Lincoln, NE

As the Total Process Safety Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of leading change. Your role will be to own the implementation of the Total Process Safety (TPS) program, to meet corporate and local compliance standards. You'll leverage your technical expertise and exceptional team-building capabilities to engage our diverse workforce, ranging from frontline to leadership in advancing our TPS program.Get ready to embark on a purposeful and rewarding career experience where your technical expertise and leadership will drive a transformation.

This role will be based at the Lincoln Oilseeds manufacturing plant but will assist both the Lincoln and Fremont Oilseeds facilities. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

The Lincoln Oilseeds facility is located in Lincoln, NE and consists of a soybean extraction plant, soy and palm oil refinery, and onsite cogeneration, and employs ~115 Plant Operations Colleagues.

The Fremont Oilseeds facility is located in Fremont, NE and consists of a soybean extraction plant and employs ~45 Plant Operations Colleagues.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the process safety program for the facility: implement, manage, maintain and improve.
• Coordinate process safety activities at the facility.
• Lead the facility’s TPS Committee.
• Establish a safety culture across the facility based on reviewing and meeting goals, continuous risk reduction and prevention of process safety incidents.
• Monitor, evaluate and report process safety performance at the facility and work with leadership on developing and implementing improvements, working collaboratively with the TPS Technology Team on TPS programs and goals.
• Working with the Global Process Hazard Analysis Manager, lead or participate in local Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and related action plans.
• Lead or facilitate local TPS incident investigations; prepare and share Safety Alerts and Best Practices.
• Act as the Process Safety Reviewer on Management of Change (MOC) requests for the facility.
• Act as the facility’s TPS Representative on Improvement projects and Capital Investment projects.
• Provide TPS training to different layers of plant leadership and engineers at the facility.
• Participate in PSM and TPS Audits; conduct or lead self-assessments for the facility.
• Organize and ensure maintenance of technical process safety documentation
• Act as the facility’s Fire Protection System (FPS) Coordinator.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, and Agricultural Engineering)
• 2+ years of process safety experience preferably in a chemical manufacturing or agricultural processing facility
• Robust experience in applying the 14 elements of PSM
• Strong problem solving, diagnostic and analytical skills, with a results focused approach
• Strong leadership, change management and project/program management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, acts as a reliable pro-active communicator
• A drive for success, a continuous improvement approach, a consistently positive attitude and outlook
• Cultural awareness and the ability to bridge cross-cultural boundaries
• Must be able to accomplish results by working effectively with others and be willing and able to work in plant areas (i.e. walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces) to understand and monitor the process.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changing requirements and be capable of working in hot and cold temperatures.

ADM requires the successful completion ofabackground check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
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